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Storytimes for preschool age children feature themed stories, rhymes, and songs. Most storytimes will be followed by a simple activity. All children must be accompanied […]

Attend a free one-hour session on staying safe online and avoiding scams. Participants will learn: How to recognize online scams Smart online practices How to […]

Do you have an infant or child up to 5 years old? Please join us for a series of 4 highly interactive family engagement workshops, […]

Join us for a children's movie selected with care each week. Appropriate for children 5+, younger children are welcome but must be accompanied by a […]

Join us for a LEGO challenge! We provide the LEGOs ... and a challenge. No need to register, just show up! Children under the age […]

Class is full. Ages 12 and up. Learn basic needle felting techniques to create an easy penguin ornament to gift or keep for yourself. No […]

Join us to learn the basics of the art of embroidery! We will focus on learning the tools and techniques to get started on a […]

Use crochet to make a washing scrubbie with special guest Susan. Materials will be provided. Workshop will be limited to 15 persons. Please call the […]

Come and make ti leaf wreaths with us! We will provide the leaves and the wreath forms. If you'd like to add flowers, please bring […]

Get ready for the holidays and visit our free holiday photobooth.  Take photos with your phone or get your photos taken with a camera by […]

Strategy! Mental exercise! Chess Club! Join us and learn to play or brush up on your skills. Both beginners and veteran players are welcome to […]

We'll be upcycling materials and will have all the supplies you need, just bring your sense of adventure and be ready to transform the mundane […]

May Shumway’s North Shore Singer’s Company is back for a wonderous winter concert. Join us in ringing in the holidays with the coolest choir around! […]

Come enjoy games or puzzles at the library! A small selection of games or puzzles of different varieties and difficulties will be on hand. With […]

Join the Molokai Public Library and ʻOhana Readers, an affiliate of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, to read a different story each month and complete a […]

Come to Wai’anae Public Library’s Toddler Time so keiki ages 0-3 can learn and build their pre-reading skills by enjoying music, stories, and toy time! […]

Please join us for a fun-filled morning where we read books, sing and dance. This storytime is aimed at ages 3-5, but all ages are […]

Join us for our new storytime series! Each week we will focus on a letter of the alphabet. We will read books and do crafts […]

Storytime is great fun for keiki and their families! Join us each Tuesday at 10:00a for stories, simple crafts, and activities. Suitable for children ages […]

Family Story Time! Come join us for fun stories, dances, and songs. Program is suitable for age 2 and over. All children must be accompanied […]

Join us every Tuesday morning for stories, rhymes and songs.  Recommended for little ones ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome.  Keiki must be accompanied […]

Enjoy a storytime at 10:30 filled with stories, songs, movement followed by art projects with Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center and conversations about self-care for […]

Join us in crafting beautiful handmade cards that can be customized for any special occasion. Supplies will be provided. For ages 16 and up. Sponsored […]

Join us as we have free build with LEGOs. Young children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. Anyone who requires an auxiliary […]

Join local author RoyalKye for a reading of his newly released book, The Miracle Man, and get to meet with and talk to him after […]

If you’re a great LEGO builder, or a first timer, this is the place for you! Children will have the opportunity to get creative following […]

Have you ever played chess? Do you want to learn? Are you an avid player and want to help others learn how to play? Whatever […]

Holiday cheer is here! Join us for a free screening of The Polar Express (G, 100 minutes). An ornament crafting station and holiday refreshments will […]

Classes will be held on Wednesdays from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. If you're an adult looking to brush up on your computer skills, or […]

Join us for stories, fingerplays, and songs.  This 30-minute storytime is suitable for ages 2 to 5.  Children must be accompanied by a parent or […]

Join the fun with stories, crafts, movement, and whatevahs! Keep keiki loving stories and stuffs! Meet Mr. Alligator. Find out what other programs we have […]

Join us every Wednesday at 10:00am for a fun-filled storytime! We’ll read a few simple stories, then make a craft or do an activity. Great […]

Come join us for a fun morning of reading and a hands on activity. Learn how to make snowflake glitter in just a few easy […]

Join us for simple stories, songs, movement, and fun!  Just right for children ages 2-5. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Anyone […]

Join us every Wednesday at 10:00am for a fun-filled storytime! We’ll sing songs, read a few simple stories, then make a craft or do an […]

Join us for Children’s Storytime every Wednesday. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and crafts. Suitable for ages 3 to 5. Children must be accompanied […]

Weekly Wednesday Story Time is back at Kapaa Public Library! Story time is for approximately 3-5 year old children and their parent/guardian. Programming and supplies […]

Parents and caregivers are the first education providers during the 0-5 early critical years. The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge is a simple  and fun […]

Join us for stories, fingerplays, and songs.  This 30-minute storytime is suitable for ages 2 to 5.  Children must be accompanied by a parent or […]

Listen to a few stories, enjoy a felt activity and/or a song or two, and a craft for each child. Children must be accompanied by […]

The WorkHawaiʻi Division, Department of Community Services, City & County of Honolulu will be offering free Satellite Services at the Waimānalo Public and School Library […]

Come build with Legos at North Kohala Library! Participants can free build whatever they can imagine or collaborate together to build a larger, themed project […]

Taught by Alan Akaka (Hawaiian Steel Guitarist, in charge of Hawaiian music school Ke Kula Mele), and working with Hawaiian Institute for Music Enrichment and […]

Need some puppy love? Therapy dogs visit Salt Lake the first Wednesday of every month, yearning for a story and ready to promote reading & […]

This weekly after school program is for elementary and middle school-aged children (ages 5-12/grades K-6). This drop-in program offers activities that support playing and making […]

Do you enjoy reading, trivia, and teamwork? Join the Page Masters, a competitive book club for youth in the 4th through 7th grades. Team meetings […]

Join us for hot cocoa on the patio every Wednesday evening in December! Inside, complete a holiday craft. If you are able, please bring your […]

Motherhood is a journey full of  joys and challenges, and every mom’s experience is unique.  Whether you’re a new mom, working mom, single mom,  step-mom […]

Join us for an evening of fun read-alouds, music, and reading resources! Families and educators welcome! If you have any questions, please email Read To […]

Storytimes for preschool age children feature themed stories, rhymes, and songs. Most storytimes will be followed by a simple activity. All children must be accompanied […]

A clothing giveaway for individuals and families in need.  This two-day event offers free new or gently used clothing items for pick up at the […]

Are you a parent or caregiver to a little one, between the ages of 0 to 2 years old? Bring your tiny reader to a […]

Please join us Thursday mornings for stories, songs & crafts! Best suited for 2 - 5 year olds. All children must be accompanied by a […]

Every FIRST AND THIRD Thursday of the month from August to December 2024, Kūpuna Hour will partner with Ke Ola Mamo to provide ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi: […]

Join Aunty Beth at Storytime! We will read books, sing songs and dance, and make a craft suitable for children 2-5. Children need to be […]

Families with young children (0-5 years) are welcome to play, read, and sing at the library! For the first half hour, children are welcome to […]

Come join us for storytime this week with Jasmine from Family Hui. An interactive story with puppets, props, songs, and crafts that your keiki are […]

Join the Holoholo Bookmobile at Napili Park!  Enjoy an interactive storytime at 2:00 and visit the Holoholo Bookmobile to register for a library card, borrow […]

Teens are welcome to help paint and assemble coffee filter flowers. Participants may keep some and the rest will be donated to our veterans at […]

Need gift tags for the holiday season? Come and learn how to make simple tags from recycled greeting cards. Materials provided, while supplies last. No […]

Are you ready for the holiday season? Want to get a start on decorating? Come over and make your own seasonal ornament out of air […]

Join us to learn about Oahu's coral, what caused them stress and bleaching through a fun art activity. Presentation and activity will be done by […]

Join Kauai Author Dawn Fraser Kawahara in the Lihue Library Conference Room on the first Thursday of every month from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm […]

New day & time! Story time is a wonderful way to explore the world of books with stories and music. Join us as we share […]

Are you worried about the arrival of Little Fire Ants in Honokaʻa? Come arm yourself against these unpleasant intruders with information from the best source […]

Join us for a wonderful and soothing evening of melodic tunes chimed by Mele Mai Paki Lima Community Handbell Ensemble. Original, classical, Disney, and Hawaiian […]

A clothing giveaway for individuals and families in need.  This two-day event offers free new or gently used clothing items for pick up at the […]

Hello my friends! My name is Tigger. You are invited to join me and my buddies to a lively story time of books, music and […]

Keiki and their ʻohana are invited to join us for our weekly storytime. During storytime, we'll dive into captivating books, sing songs, dance, and enjoy […]

Interested in playing basic Chinese mahjong? Stop by the library for a chance to play! Tables are open for players with 6+ months experience playing. […]

Join us for another Aloha Friday celebration as we host a holiday cookie exchange. Check out a cookbook from the library (print or ebook) Make […]

Every other Friday September 13th through May 23rd, 2025 Have you ever played chess? Do you want to learn? Are you an avid player and […]

Kihei Public Library is happy to have the return of Santa and Mrs. Claus!  They will be visiting on December 7 from 9 to 12 […]

Story Time for approximately 2-5 yr-old small kids and their big folks! Programming and supplies supported by the Friends of the Hanapēpē Public Library. Anyone […]

UHM's TYA (theatre for young audiences) program will be performing at Liliha Public Library! They will be showcasing a range of original comic sketches, dazzling dance numbers, […]

Join Kauʻi the Kids’ Librarian for an alphabet-focused story time to develop early literacy skills, including print recognition and phonemic awareness. This program is suitable […]

Hand made ornaments bring a touch of warmth to our holidays. Our library tree is a little bare and we would love your help to […]

On the first Saturday of each month, the Waimea Arts Council (WAC), in partnership with Thelma Parker Memorial Public Library, instructs a class  on a […]

Come play and meet new friends at Game Day in the Art, Music, & Recreation (AMR) Section on the 2nd floor of the Main Library. […]

Join us for Children’s Storytime on Saturdays at the Hawai’i State Library. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and crafts. Best for ages 3-5; all […]

Imagine It...Build It with Legos. The library provides Lego enthusiasts with Legos for building and imaginative play for one hour. At the end of the […]

Attend a free one-hour session on staying safe online and avoiding scams. Participants will learn: How to recognize online scams Smart online practices How to […]

Join us at the library on December 7th, 14th, and 21st for an introduction to the basics of electrical engineering!

Add a little something Sweet when gifting this holiday season. Create a vintage-style gift bag to pair with a candy gift tag to share joy […]

What is Telehealth? How can I use a Library Telehealth Kit to connect with my doctor? Visit the library to meet with our Telehealth Navigator […]

Magician James Lee will amaze us with his stunning magic tricks and illusions.  With thirty years of experience, he has performed widely and has numerous […]

Attend a free one-hour session on using email to connect with family and friends. Participants will learn: How to setup email accounts Write and send […]

There’s a Financial Literacy Campaign in our Community, committed to educate & empower 30 million families by 2030. World System Builder believes Financial Literacy is […]

Attend a free one hour session on Internet basics. Learn how fundamentals of the internet- what it is, how to connect, and how to browse […]

Fall Storytime: Sundays @ 10:30am (except on federal and state holidays) Join us for storytelling, dancing, and a small craft.  Appropriate for ages 3+ We […]

Location: Adult Reading Room Enjoy playing the challenging game of chess every day during library hours (except Saturdays and state holidays) at Kaimuki Public Library! […]

Join us as we create our own parol, pɑːˈroʊl, an icon of Filipino Christmas time.  Parol which translates to lantern, is usually made in the […]

Join us this winter while we celebrate National Cookie Day by decorating sugar cookies for Christmas!  Space is limited. We will have 2 time slots: […]